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Orleansstrauch

Bixa orellana

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands spanning the Australasia and Afrotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish achiote
French atole
German Orleansstrauch
Portuguese colorau

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orleansstrauch?
The scientific name of Orleansstrauch is Bixa orellana. It belongs to the genus Bixa.
What is the conservation status of Orleansstrauch?
Orleansstrauch (Bixa orellana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Orleansstrauch live?
Orleansstrauch is found in Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Benin, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba.
What family does Orleansstrauch belong to?
Orleansstrauch (Bixa orellana) belongs to the genus Bixa, which is part of the taxonomic family Bixaceae.
Is Orleansstrauch endangered?
No, Orleansstrauch (Bixa orellana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Orleansstrauch belong to?
Orleansstrauch (Bixa orellana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

Native Range — 34 Countries

Genus Bixa — 1 Species

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Orleansstrauch
Bixa orellana
LC

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